Palestinian plight not a religious issue but a humanitarian one, says social activist


KUALA LUMPUR: The plight of the Palestinians should not be viewed as a Muslim issue but rather a humanitarian one, said a Christian social activist who has dedicated much of her life to the cause.

Dr Ang Swee Chai (pic), the co-founder of Medical Aid for Palestinians, said many had asked why a Christian Chinese woman was walking the journey of the Palestinians.

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